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i want to install a subwoofer in my clk but dont know where to start. i have a sub with built-in amp. want to put it in boot so also need advice on where to tap into for power and line-in etc. i have a 2001 clk320 it has two rear deck speakers with the bose logo on the casing
MY2003 CLK320 Coupe, right? Because the MY2003 cabriolet was still a W208. OK, so you might want to fix your forum user's profile. While you're in there, add your location (at least country)
So, assuming a MY2003 CLK320 coupe W209...
You already have a subwoofer in the rear hat shelf. Assuming your amp has high-level (speaker-level) inputs, I'd tap in there. It would probably be best to disconnect the factory speaker. If your amp does not have high-level inputs, you'll need an adapter that will convert from speaker-level to pre-amp level. If that does not make sense, then I suggest getting a friend or shop experiences in car stereo system to help.
As for getting power to the amp, there is a fuse block in the trunk. Here's the diagram:
It's for a W203 C-Class, but it's the same for the W209. The sockets on circuit 15R are switched with the ignition, so use one of those. What I'd do is use a fuse tap like this:
06-20-2017, 01:34 PM
